If one is in the market for a point and shot compact camera, they don’t need to be deterred by looking at the exorbitant prices that come with most cameras in the market. The high-end cameras feature modes and features that are not really necessary, if one wants to do just basic photography. And one should not forget that the ever trustworthy mobile phone camera may also be on hand. But, what do you choose if you want something better than your mobile phone camera, but sans all the features that come along with high-end compacts? Here is a quick look at some of the options that are available below at a price of Rs.10,000

Canon Powershot A3300IS - Rs. 6,710
With the Powershot A3300IS, Canon have brought 720p HD video recording to their A series of cameras. Point and shoot compacts from this series are well known for good quality casual photography at a lower price point. This camera features a 16 megapixel CCD sensor that is powered by a DIGIC 4 processor. This option also comes with a 5x optical zoom and allows one to click great zoom shots as it comes with an on-board image stabilizer. The camera sports a large 3-inch LCD display that helps in easily reviewing clicked images and if one wants to be a bit artistic in their shots, there are 32 preset shooting modes that help in this feat.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 - Rs. 8,199
Sony has a really good track record of launching quality cameras at a low price point. The brand has the ability of fitting attractive features in a small form factor. The W570 is no different and in this small frame, Sony have added a 16.1 megapixel CCD sensor that runs on the BIONZ processor. With this, one can capture images with a reduced amount of image noise. The camera also features a 5x optical zoom, along with the Optical SteadyShot feature that helps in reducing the blur in images. Apart from this, one can record HD videos in 720p, shoot images in Panorama mode and capture images using the various scene modes. If that is not reason enough, Sony also bundles a 4GB memory card to store images and videos that are shot from this camera.